Our Rec soccer program is great for beginners! Players will learn and build on fundamental skills as well as learn rules of the game. Skills are put to the test with our in-house scrimmages, which start a few weeks into the season. We emphasize both being a good teammate and good sportsmanship.

SPRING 2023 DETAILS:

6U (born 2017/2018):
LAST DAY TO REGISTER: MONDAY, APRIL 3RD

• SEASON (6 weeks): April 10th – May 18th
• PRACTICES: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 pm
• LOCATION: Practices and games at the All Play Fields, E Green St, Centerville, IA 52544
• SCRIMMAGES: Thursdays, Time TBD. Games begin after 2-3 weeks of practice.

8U (born 2015/2016):
LAST DAY TO RESTISTER: TBD

• NEW THIS SEASON! 8U is now a rec/travel hybrid team! You’ll pay rec prices, practice at rec times, and wear rec jerseys. But your player will have opportunities to play competitively in some 641 League Saturday games. Game days and details, determined by the 641 League, will come toward the end of March and be announced in the Band group. 8U will be able to play in the games hosted in Centerville, at least.
• SEASON (8+ weeks): March 20th – May 18th
• PRACTICES: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 pm
• LOCATION: Practices and games at the All Play Fields, E Green St, Centerville, IA 52544
• SCRIMMAGES: Thursdays, Time TBD. Games begin after 2-3 weeks of practice.

A note to Parents/Guardians: RLA YMCA requires parents/guardians of children 5 and under to stay at practice with their child and be available for any social-emotional and/or physical assistance they might require. (i.e. to use the bathroom)